On Wed, 26 May 2004, Alan Altmark wrote: > >From Steve Nichols, HMC Architect, IBM: > -------------------------------------------------- > Yes, it is possible to install Linux from the CD/DVD drive in the HMC. To > do so, you use the "Single Object Operations" task on the HMC targetting > the system (CPC) that you want to install on. When that window comes up, > use the "Load from CD-ROM or Server" task targetting the specific Image > (LPAR partition) to load Linux. There will probably be a README file on > the Linux CD that gives more details on what to do from this point for > your particular distribution. > --------------------------------------------------------------
Alan, Steve is only partially correct with this. Yes, you can use the "Load from CD-ROM or Server" function on the HMC to start the installation system in the LPAR. Once started in this way, just the same as if a tape IPL had been performed, that installation system has to find it's way to the rest of the files on the CD -- which means network or local disc, since the HMC's CD/DVD drive is not an LPAR-addressable device. "Start the installation process", yes. "Install", well, no. Sorry to be a pedant... ;) Cheers, Vic Cross ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
